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Sunshine Acres QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sunshine Acres, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sunshine Acres QLD is 1,009 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sunshine Acres is $723 per week ($37,596 per year). Median rent in Sunshine Acres is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Sunshine Acres has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Sunshine Acres has a population density of 70.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sunshine Acres is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunshine Acres is $1,733.

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Sunshine Acres Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sunshine Acres Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$723/wk

$37,596 per year

#5066 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sunshine Acres Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (512) Female 49.0% (491)

Population Density

70.1

people per km²

1,009 people · 14.4 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,942

Family income/wk

Sunshine Acres Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sunshine Acres Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.5% 118 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.5% 173 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sunshine Acres Country of Birth

Australia

95.6%

England

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Sunshine Acres Religion

No Religion

45.4%

Catholic

17.4%

Anglican

15.9%

Not stated

6.4%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Baptist

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sunshine Acres Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Sunshine Acres Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Sunshine Acres Employment

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Employed full-time

38.9% 283 people

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Employed part-time

23.7% 172 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 22 people

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Not in labour force

34.4% 250 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Sunshine Acres Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.5%

Bachelor Degree

16.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Sunshine Acres Occupation

Professionals

22.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.5%

Community & Personal Service

17.2%

Managers

10.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

Sales Workers

6.7%

Labourers

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Sunshine Acres Field of Study

Engineering

18.9%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Health

16.4%

Society & Culture

12.4%

Education

12.1%

Architecture & Building

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

3.1%

Creative Arts

0.9%

Information Technology

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Sunshine Acres Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sunshine Acres Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sunshine Acres Marital Status

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Married

50.7% 407

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Separated

4.9% 39

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Divorced

8.3% 67

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Widowed

5.4% 43

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Never married

30.8% 247

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sunshine Acres Ancestry

English

34.2%

Australian

30.9%

Irish

8.2%

Scottish

6.5%

German

6.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.7%

Other

4.7%

Dutch

1.5%

South African

1.0%

Filipino

0.9%

Italian

0.9%

Polish

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sunshine Acres School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

27.6%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.3%

Primary — Catholic

7.1%

Pre-school

6.2%

Secondary — Catholic

5.7%

Vocational Education

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Sunshine Acres Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.5% 183

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No need for assistance

90.5% 1,744

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Sunshine Acres Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.4% 80

—

Not a volunteer

89.6% 692

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sunshine Acres Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

5.8%

$600-$799/mo

3.9%

$800-$999/mo

5.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sunshine Acres How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.6%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Truck

2.5%

Walked only

2.5%

Other

0.7%

Bus

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Sunshine Acres Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

13.5%

2 vehicles

39.6%

3 vehicles

23.3%

4+ vehicles

22.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Sunshine Acres Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.2%

2 bedrooms

6.1%

3 bedrooms

31.9%

4 bedrooms

36.5%

5 bedrooms

15.8%

6+ bedrooms

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Sunshine Acres Population Mobility

11.1%

moved in the last year

35.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sunshine Acres Indigenous Population

8.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

155

Indigenous residents

1,777

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sunshine Acres Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

106

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Sunshine Acres Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sunshine Acres Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.3%

Couple — no children

26.7%

Couple — no children under 15

17.9%

One parent — children under 15

9.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sunshine Acres Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 39

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Never served

94.9% 726

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sunshine Acres Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 130

—

Did not provide

83.0% 636

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sunshine Acres Children Ever Born

No children

28.4%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

32.0%

3 children

17.8%

4 children

11.1%

5+ children

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Sunshine Acres When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Sunshine Acres Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

24.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Sunshine Acres Household Size

1 person

11.9%

2 persons

34.3%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

17.6%

5 persons

11.0%

6+ persons

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sunshine Acres Where Residents Moved From

Same address

843

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Sunshine Acres Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.0%

Step family — no other children

19.4%

Blended family — no other children

3.2%

Intact family — other children present

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sunshine Acres Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,912/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Sunshine Acres

Your weekly income

≈ $8,285/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,612/wk

Rent share 15.7%

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Income: $625/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $595/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $636/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $140/wk

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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $55/wk

Sunshine Acres vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Buxton (Qld)

Pop: 507 Income: $419/wk Rent: $250/wk

Haigslea

Pop: 507 Income: $958/wk Rent: $300/wk

South Innisfail

Pop: 508 Income: $529/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mourilyan

Pop: 509 Income: $700/wk Rent: $250/wk

Traveston

Pop: 509 Income: $617/wk Rent: $325/wk

Campwin Beach

Pop: 511 Income: $766/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunshine Acres

What is the population of Sunshine Acres QLD?

The population of Sunshine Acres QLD is 1,009 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 70.1 people per km².Sunshine Acres is ranked #3,966 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sunshine Acres?

The median personal income in Sunshine Acres QLD is $723 per week, or $37,596 per year.The median household income is $1,912 per week.Family income is $1,942 per week.Sunshine Acres is ranked #5,066 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sunshine Acres?

Median rent in Sunshine Acres QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sunshine Acres ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sunshine Acres?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunshine Acres QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sunshine Acres?

The median age in Sunshine Acres QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sunshine Acres a good suburb to live in?

Sunshine Acres is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,009.The median income is $723/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32699. All dollar figures in AUD.